Research methodology

Which of following is an example of an indirect approach to asking sensitive question?

• Asking a respondent directly about their salary

• Using cartoons or drawings to ask about sensitive topics

• Asking respondents to list personal experiences

• Asking respondents to answer questions in a public setting

What is the main difference between an interview and a questionnaire?

• In an interview, the respondents answer the question, while in a questionnaire, the interviewer ask the questionss

• In an interview, the interviewer ask the questions, while in a questionnaire, the respondents answer the questions

• In an interview, the questions are pre-set, while in a questionnaire, they are flexible

• In an interview, the questions are written, while in a questionnaire, they are spoken

Why is it important to explain the purpose of a study to respondents?

• to make them agree with the research findings

• to ensure they answer quickly

• to help them understand the study's importance and relevance

• to avoid using interviews or questionnaires

why is it important to handle sensitive questions carefully in research?

• to make sure respondents feel comfortable and provide accurate data

• to make the study easier to complete

• to ensure the researcher's opinions are reflected in the responses

• to increase the number of questions in the survey

why is the construction of a research instrument important in quantitative research?

• it determines the type of data you collect

• it decides how many respondents you need

• it makes the data analysis process faster

• it ensure that your study will be accepted by a superviser

what is a double-barrelled question?

• a question that suggests a certain answer

• a question that asks two different things at once

• a question that assumes the respondent's behavior

• a question that is easy to understand

which of the following is an example of ambiguous question?

• how often do you visit the library?

• are you satisfied with your canteen?

• how much time do you spend on each visit?

• do you like reading books?

what is a primary advantage of closed-ended questions?

• they allow for in-depth probing

• thay are easier to analyze statistically

• they do not require categories to be predetermined

• they are always more accurate than opan-ended questions

which of the following is true about open-ended questions?

• they are used for collecting factual information

• they provide predetermined answer options

• they allow respondents to answer their own words

• they are inly suitable for literate respondents

what is NOT a key elements of a covering letter for a questionnaire?

• describing the study's objectives briefly

• ensuring anonymity of responses

• including a summary of study results

• thanking pariticipants for their time